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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2024

In the electrolysis of alumina to obtain aluminum metal, cryolite is added mainly to:

  1. A Lower the melting point of alumina
  2. B Dissolve the alumina in the molten cryolite
  3. C Remove the impurities of alumina
  4. D Increase the electrical conductivity
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(A) Lower the melting point of alumina

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Cryolite \(\left( Na _3 AlF _6\right)\) is added to alumina \(\left( Al _2 O _3\right)\) during its electrolysis to lower the melting point of alumina, making the process more energy-efficient. It also helps in increasing the electrical conductivity of the molten mixture.
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